Anup Sridhar is an Indian badminton player who represented India in international singles competition during the 2000s. Based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, he was among the leading Indian men's singles players of his generation and competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.
Key Facts
| Full name | Anup Sridhar |
|---|---|
| Sport | Badminton |
| Event | Men's singles |
| Country | India |
| Home city | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Olympics | Beijing 2008 |
Career
Sridhar emerged through the domestic badminton circuit in Karnataka and trained at the Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy in Bengaluru. He went on to win the senior National Badminton Championships men's singles title and represented India in the men's singles event on the international BWF circuit.
He was part of the Indian contingent at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, where he competed in the men's singles draw. During his career he featured in major team events including the Thomas Cup and continental competitions such as the Asian Championships and Commonwealth Games trials, and played in BWF Grand Prix and Super Series tournaments.
Playing style and significance
Known for an aggressive attacking game built around his height and reach, Sridhar was one of the senior Indian men's singles players bridging the era between Pullela Gopichand's competitive years and the rise of players such as Parupalli Kashyap and Kidambi Srikanth. His Olympic appearance was part of a period in which Indian badminton was beginning to gain consistent international visibility.
After competitive play
Following his active playing career, Sridhar has been associated with badminton commentary and analysis for broadcasters covering BWF events and the Premier Badminton League, where he provides expert insight on men's singles play.
Related topics
- Badminton in India
- Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy
- Badminton Association of India
- India at the 2008 Summer Olympics
- National Badminton Championships (India)
- Pullela Gopichand
References
- Badminton World Federation (BWF) player profiles and tournament records.
- International Olympic Committee, Beijing 2008 results.
- Badminton Association of India tournament archives.